Assistant manager

Roles and Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise production technicians to meet quality standards and customer delivery expectations
• Manage the work cell's daily output targets, operational efficiency, and productivity
• Determine current and overdue load positions; plan 3 to 6 months ahead to establish part scheduling and material release strategies
• Ensure operator compliance with Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) protocols to maintain optimum machine uptime
• Plan, direct, and evaluate workflow within the assigned production area
• Manage technicians' discipline, attendance, safety, and quality adherence
• Lead and facilitate operational planning, implementation, and ongoing issue resolution within the team
• Identify and recommend process improvements to increase operational efficiencies
• Coach and develop technicians, set clear job expectations, and manage work performance
• Provide operational analysis and presentations to leadership when required
• Job Requirements
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment
• At least 2 years in a supervisory or leadership role within a Precision Engineering setting
• Ability to work bi-monthly rotating shifts (mandatory)
• Good knowledge of manufacturing techniques and process controls
• Strong problem-solving, coaching, and mentoring skills
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• A proactive, team-oriented mindset with a "can-do" attitude